Basilica of La Merced, Quito
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Basilica of La Merced, Quito
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The Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Merced, is a Catholic temple located in the Historic Center of the city of Quito, capital of Ecuador. It is the first church and headquarters of the Mercedarian Order in the country, and for this reason it bears the title of Basilica. The white building has five domes, a square tower and is decorated with Inca and Arabic inscriptions. Construction began in 1701, the tower was completed in 1736, and the basilica was consecrated in 1737. The architect was José
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_La_Merced,_Quito
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2024-02-29T19:10:24Z
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